New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has long resisted demands that he step down despite being indicted last year on federal corruption charges.

However, the embattled lawmaker is now planning to resign after he was found guilty by a jury earlier this week. 

Report: Senator told close allies that he is leaving

That's according to NBC News, which cited a pair of unnamed sources who said Menendez signaled his resignation plans to close allies.

The report comes days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the latest high-profile Democrat to call for Menendez's departure.

"In light of this guilty verdict, Senator Menendez must now do what is right for his constituents, the Senate, and our country, and resign," Politico quoted Schumer as saying in a statement on Tuesday.

The website pointed out that Schumer has joined a growing number of other Democrats who feel it is past time that Menendez leave his seat, including Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and fellow New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.

John Fetterman criticized other Democrats for tolerating Menendez

One person who has long been critical of Menendez is Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, who made his thoughts known during an interview in March with CNN host Manu.

Sen John Fetterman (D-PA) to CNN’s @mkraju on Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ):

“He’s got to go … And that arrogance, where he’s now saying, ‘I’m not going anywhere’ — it’s like, my dude, you are going somewhere. It’s going to be an election or it’s going to be a conviction.” pic.twitter.com/Eo6YmYsjzP

— The Recount (@therecount) September 28, 2023

Fetterman also leveled criticism at other members of his party who had not yet sought Menendez's ouster, complaining that "they're just okay with having a sleazeball in the Senate."

Menendez's legal problems began this past September when he was indicted along with his wife and two other individuals on bribery-related charges.

FBI press release slams "underhanded dealings"

An FBI press release explained that agents discovered nearly $480,000 in cash at Menendez's home along with $100,000 worth of gold bars.

FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Smith was quoted as saying, "The FBI has made investigating public corruption a top priority since our founding — nothing has changed."

"The alleged conduct in this conspiracy damages the public’s faith in our system of government and brings undue scorn to the honest and dedicated public servants who carry out their duties on a daily basis," Smith asserted.

"To those inclined to use the status of their public office for personal benefit, or those willing to provide bribes in an attempt to gain influence from a public official, the FBI will ensure that you face the consequences in the criminal justice system for your underhanded dealings," the official went on to declare.